I've been set out to find a new digital camera for our office, a real estate office. The camera we have now just doesn't get shots inside that I'd like, they're almost impossible. Considering that this camera will be used to do inside photos as well as exterior photos of homes, what can you guys recommend? I've heard a lot of good things about the Nikons, but I wanted to get some of your opinions.

 

Pics for what, the web? To file away? High-res printouts and brochures?

Odds are you best bet will be a small, simple point and shoot. Canon SD750. Done deal.

 

I love the Canon SD line of products.

 

Canon, and a wide angle lens. XT or XTi should be good enough. Good flash as well.

 

For a bunch of silly real estate agents? Pffttt... way overkill, too large... the chicks in the office will hate it, dudes will get upset cuz the chicks are crying. Just get the small SD (also several hundred bucks cheaper) and call it a day.

 

Canon and good flash aren't two words that go well together.

An SLR is too much camera for what you need. I would first go for a Fuji or Canon P&S camera with a moderate zoom range with Fuji being my first choice.

 

I'm the one taking most of the photos so we don't have to worry about that. The photos are for our website and flyers that we put at the houses. Now where should I purchase from? I'd like to keep the cost below $750 as well.

 

If an SLR is what you really want look into the Nikon D40x. Cheapest SLR on the market, 10MP, amazing image quality, and Nikon's proven flash metering system.Add a Nikon SB-600 flash and you are still going to be under $750

 

What kind of lense is going to most benefit me for the interior shots?

I was looking at the Cannons and they had different lense sizes. I don't know if the Nikons are the same way.

 

I say wide angle, because when I look at interior house photos, you can't see crap with a standard point and shoot. If you get an SLR and wide angle, you'll be able to show more of the room, rather than just one corner.

 

Canon has the best "prosumer" cameras. Find the models you like on canon's webiste. Then search on Amazon for the best price.

 

It's a shame you have to stay under $750 because my sister's boyfriend (he's a professional photog) just bought the Canon Mark II, by far the most amazing camera I've ever seen but $8,000 is a little steep.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon...oductDetail.do

If I were you, I would look into this powershot G7, it is pretty user friendly, has a lot of accessory lenses that are compatible and has all the MP you would need
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon...oductDetail.do

 

SLR should be Nikon hands down

A point and shoot I would get Nikon, Sony, or Canon in that order.

 

I would think that a DSLR would give you more options as far as wide-angle lens, etc.

Wide-angle lens should give you a wider view of a room (bring more of the room into the photo).

Downsides would be cost and portability. And, of course you would have to pay more to buy the wide-angle lens.

I found a good deal on my Sony Alpha on Ebay. I bought mine from Cameta Camera on Ebay and it was shipped quickly and arrived in the same box that I would have paid hundreds more for at Best Buy, Circuit City, or my local camera store.

 

Unless you get a fisheye lens you won't even come close with a DSLR. The Fuji A500 P&S that I bought my wife goes from 6mm-19mm. The best you will do with DSLR is around 12mm and you will pay a minimum of $500 for that lens alone from Tokina.